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De Simone Vineyards focuses on hand-crafted quality from the vineyard to the bottle. Situated on 40 acres of land, all grapes are hand-picked and 100% estate grown. Our boutique winery offers a large portfolio of award-winning, ultra-premium wine, all crafted by Winemaker Vincenzo De Simone. Stop in today and experience wine on a whole new level. DE SIMONE VINEYARDS

Drea’s small-batch wines are crafted in memory of her father, iconic pioneering Winemaker Karl J. Kaiser. The wines in her collection follow his philosophies, with a focus on natural fruit flavours and aromas, are well balanced with a bright acidity, and are bone dry. Her Sauvignon Blanc was recently recognized as “distinguished” by world-renowned wine writer Jancis Robinson. DREA’S WINE CO.

LOCATION 15608 Niagara Parkway, RR1 (located at Reif Winery) Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-WINE (9463) dreawineco@gmail.com dreawine.com

HOURS April – October 10 am – 6 pm November – March 10 am – 5 pm Online advance reservations recommended Book Seated Tasting and select Premium Tasting to taste Drea’s Wines @reifwinery.com

LOCATION 865 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-684-1547 retail@desimonevineyards.com desimonevineyards.com

HOURS Summer Daily 10 am – 6 pm Winter Daily 12 pm – 5 pm Please visit website for most up-to-date information

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FROGPOND FARM ORGANIC WINERY

FEROX BY FABIAN REIS Ferox by Fabian Reis is a premium boutique winery in the heart of Niagara Wine Country. Fabian Reis, sixth-generation Winemaker and schooled in his native Germany, together with Sommelier wife Stephanie, have set forth to produce their own style of wines, which fiercely push the wine industry boundaries to the next level with wine quality and vineyard practices.

Experience the natural charm of Frogpond Farm, Ontario’s first organic winery, certified since 2001. This family farm uses environmentally sound and sustainable practices to craft authentic, small-lot wine expressing its unique terroir. Come taste our certified organic wine, see the farm animals and stroll along the vineyard as you listen to the frogs in our pond.

LOCATION 1829 Concession 4 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0

HOURS Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am – 6 pm

frogpondfarmorganicwines Frogpondfarm-Organic-Winery LOCATION 1385 Larkin Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-1079 1-877-989-0165 wine@frogpondfarm.ca frogpondfarm.ca

HOURS Summer Daily 11 am - 5 pm Please visit our website for winter hours

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Visit The Hare and be transported to a European countryside estate with our breathtaking courtyard compiled of 110-year-old reclaimed bricks and a quaint patio overlooking our stunning vineyards. We offer a wide selection of tasting experiences and a selection of pizzas and charcuterie boards. New in 2023, we have partnered with the TD Niagara Jazz Festival bringing exceptional live Jazz and Blues music to the vineyard. Join us in what we have to offer... experiences, well poured. HARE WINE CO. (THE)

Icellars is known as ‘’The House of Reds’’ for their ultra-premium dry red wines. The 60-acre vineyard, farmed organicallyy, was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is a family-owned and -operated boutique winery focusing on small-batch ageable fine wines. ICELLARS ESTATE WINERY

LOCATION 769 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-684-4994 info@theharewineco.com theharewineco.com theharewineco/

LOCATION 615 Concession 5 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0

HOURS Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 5 pm Friday – Sunday 11 am – 6 pm Closed Mondays

HOURS 10 am – 5 pm

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